We’re here to help you create the hosting business of your dreams.
Let’s transform the short-term rental business for good.
Superhosts Turned Super-Rich.
Spilling the secrets on everything you need to know to be a 5-star host.
Being a superhost doesn’t just mean booking hundreds of guests — it’s about providing an safe and unique experience that your guests will remember forever. This high-touch philosophy is how we (Annette and Sarah) became superhosts, and we’re equipping independent STR hosts to leverage their love for design and hospitality into a 5-star, cash-flowing asset your guests will be obsessed with.
become a superhost
A Thanks-for-Visiting
Experience… Anywhere!
Our students are bringing a guest-first philosophy to STRs around the world!
From Side Hustle
to Hosting Heroes
Our journey
Annette and Sarah, the brains behind Thanks for Visiting, met at a
Columbus, Ohio city council meeting fighting for their right to hosts
homes on Airbnb. They bonded over their belief that the short-term
rental industry needed to change.
They realized success as an STR owner didn’t just mean getting more
heads in beds — it meant providing a memorable and hospitable
experience for guests, building loyalty, and maintaining the integrity of
the STR industry. This shift in their perspective swung the door wide
open for their businesses to grow.
Now, they’re sharing everything they’ve learned along the way with YOU,
to help you grow a profitable business that makes your guests smile.
Join the 500+ fellow hosts who have transformed their hosting business!
mike hicks
Michael has over 20 years experience in residential and commercial real estate ranging from single family homes, multi-family, commercial warehousing, and self storage. With just under 300 deals under his belt, Michael began his career in new construction and is still building homes today. Just a little differently. In 2016, Michael and wife Teah moved into short term rentals by converting one of their duplexes. They never looked back and began building unique short term rentals in 2020. Their homes have been viewed over 5 million times on various social media platforms, been featured in multiple magazines, and A & E’s Living Smaller TV Series. Shipping Container Homes, Treehouses, and A-Frames so far. Check them out at Wander Chatt.
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Meet Our team
Sarah Karakaian
Our Details-Obsessed Operations Guru Whose Determination & Design-Savvy Took Her From Broadway to HGTV & Ultimately a Thriving Real Estate Business. Sarah purchased and operated her first Airbnb in 2012 in NYC. Not only did this rental quickly cover her mortgage payment, she actually made money in NYC, the most expensive real estate market in the country. Four short years later, Sarah turned her $475K NYC investment and sold that property as an operating Airbnb for $875K. To top it off, her STR designs caught the eye of HGTV, and she soon found herself flipping a short-term rental over 8 episodes on the network’s popular show Beach Flip! Sarah is a licensed real estate professional and property manager.
co-founder
Annette Grant
Our Professional People-Person Whose Business-Savvy Led Her From Food & Beverage Server to Multi-Million-Dollar Business Builder. Before Thanks for Visiting, Annette whipped a small, family-owned painting company into a well-oiled, tightly run business that eventually expanded into a franchise with locations in 22 cities across the US. Next, she partnered with an apparel company and by the time Annette was finished working her magic, the company had 5 retail locations, 120+ employees, and more than $40 million in sales.
co-founder
Colleen Prochaska
Colleen brings over 10 years of hospitality experience as a hotel General Manager for Marriott and Hilton brands to Thanks for Visiting. With 500+ employees reporting to her, she achieved guest satisfaction accolades (#49 nationwide for overall service - DoubleTree brands, #16 nationwide for overall cleanliness - Courtyard brands), and delivered notable financial P&L successes. Her passion lies in supporting guests' experiences and mentoring associates throughout her career. Her philosophy entails equipping the team with tools, providing clear communication, and ensuring success for all.
Chief Operations Officer
Amy Corbett
Amy Corbett is the co-founder and CEO of All Belong Co, a growing Collective of 30+ short-term rentals (including a train caboose!) in 4 states. A self-described “accidental entrepreneur"...Amy’s thrilled to help fellow hosts and cohosts provide five-star hospitality and level up their businesses through HBMM!
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Wendy Doris
Wendy Doris supports a property management operation in Scottsdale, Arizona, Mostess Host. With 10+ years of experience in the short-term rental space Wendy has had a tremendous amount of success in establishing efficient systems. By personally developing every aspect of her business model, she has created seamless operations to allow her the opportunity to focus on increasing revenue and profits. Specifically, Wendy has perfected the design of her listings. This isn’t limited to physical design in the space. She has studied listing design to optimize booking results. Wendy is a beloved coach in the Thanks for Visiting mastermind, Hosting Business Mastery Membership where she provides support fellow hosts.
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